Michael Banissy is a Professor and Head of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol. An expert in social interactions and relationships, Michael has worked as a social neuroscientist for over ten years. He studies affection, communication, empathy, sleep, and touch. Michael has received awards from the British Psychological Society and the European Society of Cognitive Psychology for outstanding contributions to psychological research. He has also been recognised for his engagement with the public and industry. Michael appears regularly on the BBC and has been featured across various outlets, including Cosmopolitan, ESPN, National Public Radio, Scientific American, The Times, Vice, and many more. He is also part of the Royal Society Industry Fellows College and commonly works with organisations to apply psychological science in the workplace.
WHEN WE TOUCH explores how touch impacts our lives, published by Orion in 2023.
Learn more at www.banissy.com.
